Summary - HOLE HOUSE EASTGATE BISHOP AUCKLAND DL13 2HX
4 bed 3 bath Country House
27‑acre smallholding with farmhouse, holiday cottage, bunkhouse and stables — strong equestrian or tourism potential.
About 27.06 acres (10.95 hectares) of pasture and yardland
Principal 19th‑century stone farmhouse with traditional character
Beautifully presented four‑bedroom stone barn holiday cottage
12‑bed bunkhouse with communal kitchen — ready for group lets
Stable block and range of agricultural outbuildings
Some outbuildings variable condition; steel‑clad roofs present
Sandstone walls likely uninsulated; upgrade/insulation work probable
Potential planning, conservation or ecological constraints — investigate
This is a substantial rural smallholding offered freehold as a whole, extending to about 27.06 acres (10.95 hectares). The principal stone farmhouse dates from around 1900 and sits within a courtyard of traditional stone outbuildings, with a beautifully presented four‑bedroom stone barn holiday cottage, a 12‑bed bunkhouse with communal kitchen and a stable block. The site offers extensive valley and farmland views and strong potential for equestrian, leisure or tourism uses.
The farmhouse and holiday cottage provide immediate accommodation and income potential; the Old Barn is presented to a high standard and the bunkhouse suits group letting. Services include dual‑fuel heating (mineral and wood) with boiler and radiators, double glazing installed before 2002 and fast broadband to the area. There is gated access, substantial yard hardstanding and mature tree cover set within a working agricultural landscape.
Buyers should note the mixed condition of the wider building stock: some traditional stone structures contrast with steel‑clad and metal‑roofed agricultural buildings, and many walls are sandstone with no obvious insulation. The holding’s size and rural setting mean planning, conservation designations and ecological constraints are possible; a full site survey, title check and planning review are recommended. Council tax is above average for the area.
Overall this property will suit purchasers seeking a family farmhouse with equestrian/smallholding scope, or an investor/operator in rural tourism seeking an income-producing complex with room to develop. The hamlet location gives privacy and wide open views but requires acceptance of rural services and access limitations.
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